Sportspower MSC-4342 Operating instructions

MODEL#MSC-4342

Big Ridge Metal Swing Set

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION, CARE, MAINTENANCE AND USER’S GUIDE

OWNER’S MANUAL

FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY

WARNING

 This product is designed to be used simultaneously by up to 7 children between ages 3 to 10.

 Maximum weight of each user is 100lbs(45kg). Combined weight of all users must not exceed 700lbs (315kg).

 Carefully read this entire instruction manual before you start to assemble or use this swing set.

 You must follow all instructions and warnings while using this equipment.

 Do not use this swing set on hard packed soil, concrete, or any kind of hard surface.

 This equipment must be anchored (anchors not included). You should consult your local contractor regarding the

best way to anchor the product in your location of installation.

 Assembly requires at least two adults.

Save this instruction manual for future reference

DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE

For customer service, please call 1-866-370-2131

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Eastern Time

or visit our website at www.sportspowerltd.net

SPORTSPOWER LTD

Level 20, Parkview Centre, 7 Lau Li Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

INTRODUCTION

Dear Valued Customer,

Congratulations on your Sportspower play set purchase! Please read and completely understand the

contents of this owner’s manual. This manual contains specific instructions and warnings that must be followed to

prevent injuries.

This play set is for residential use only. This play set is NOT intended for public or commercial use. The

warranty will be voided if the play set is used in a commercial application.

The product is designed for children between ages 3 to 10. Children must NOT play on this set until it is

properly assembled and inspected by an adult. Adult supervision is required at all times while children are playing

on the equipment. Do not allow children under six (6) years old to be near during the assembly of this product due

to choking hazards of small parts.

The equipment must be installed on level ground. Uneven ground must be leveled prior to installation.

Installation on sloping or uneven ground will put stress on the joints, causing the unit to become loose and unstable

which may result in serious injuries. You must ensure there are no obstructions or structures (e.g. electrical wires,

branches, house, fence, garage, etc) within six (6) feet from the equipment.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook recommend to install

and maintain the playground equipment over at least 9 inches of wood chips, mulch or shredded rubber (for

equipment up to 8 feet high) or sand or pea gravel (for equipment no more than 5 feet high) as shock absorbing

material. Dirt and grass, which are the most prevalent surfaces under home playground equipment, do not

adequately protect children from serious head injuries. Install protective surfacing at least six feet in all directions

from play equipment. For swings, the surface should extend, in back and front, twice the height of the suspending

bar. Do not install your play set over hard surface, e.g. asphalt, concrete, packed earth, tile or brick floor. We

recommend that you refer to the CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION’S OUTDOOR HOME

PLAYGROUND SAFETY HANDBOOK, extracts of which are contained in this manual for reference.

Do not allow children to use the product during windy or wet weather conditions. You should consult a local

licensed contractor about ways to anchor the product in your location.

The equipment must be checked before each use and maintained regularly. This includes, but is not limited

to inspecting the play set for cracks, excess wear, missing parts, loose connections and for overall integrity. When

the equipment shows any signs of weakness or damage, you must stop using the play set immediately, properly

store away the set or restrict access by users until the condition is resolved.

Your product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship. Extended warranty is also offered

to those customers registering their products at www.sportspowerltd.net within 14 days from the date of

purchase. Please refer to our warranty policy at the back of this manual for details.

If you experience any problems with your product, do not return to the store. For customer service, please

call 1-866-370-2131 Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Eastern Time or visit www.sportspowerltd.net

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ................................................................................................................ 1

IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION SHEET ............................................................................................................. 4

ANCHORING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5

CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST ............................................................................................................................ 7

TOOLS NEEDED ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8

PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS & TIGHTENING NUTS AND BOLTS ................................................................................. 14

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................... 15

AREA OF INSTALLATION – SIDE FRAME ............................................................................................................................ 15

AREA OF INSTALLATION - MONKEY BAR .......................................................................................................................... 19

AREA OF INSTALLATION - SWING SIDE A FRAME ........................................................................................................... 22

AREA OF INSTALLATION - SWING TOP FRAME ............................................................................................................... 24

AREA OF INSTALLATION - WOOD ROOF ........................................................................................................................... 37

AREA OF INSTALLATION - SWING SEAT ............................................................................................................................ 45

AREA OF INSTALLATION - SLIDE ......................................................................................................................................... 46

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................................. 47

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

WARNING

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR USING THIS EQUIPMENT

AGE LIMIT

 This product is designed to be used by up to seven (7) children between the ages of 3 to 10. Maximum

user weight is 100 pounds (45kg). Combined maximum weight is 700 pounds (315kg).

 The play set is designed for children over three (3) years of age. Use by smaller children can result in

entrapment.

 On-site adult supervision is required at all times for children of all ages.

 Do not allow use by children with any physical condition that may affect his/her ability to use this

equipment safely.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

 Carefully read all instructions in this manual before assembling and using this product.

 The unit must be assembled by adults. Heavy duty working gloves must be worn to avoid injuries

during assembly.

 Children must not use the equipment until it is properly assembled and anchored.

 Adult supervision is required during the use of this equipment at all times.

 Unpack all parts. Take a complete inventory of all parts and hardware using the parts and hardware

lists in the following pages. If any parts are missing, do not return to the store. Please call customer

service toll-free number listed on the cover page for assistance. Store the product back in the original

box and do not begin to install until all parts are obtained.

LOCATION OF PLAY SET

 The equipment must be placed more than six (6) feet (1.8 meters) from any structures or

obstructions, including but not limited to buildings, fence, garage, trees, laundry lines, electrical wires.

Children can be seriously injured running or swinging into obstacles.

 The play set must be installed on level ground. Uneven ground must be leveled prior to

installation. Installation on sloping or uneven ground will put stress on the joints, causing the unit to

become loose and unstable which may result in serious injuries.

 Remove any tripping hazards from the safe play area, such as roots, tree stumps, rocks,

landscaping, sprinkler heads, railroad ties, plumbing and electrical connections.

 Do not install your play set over hard surface, e.g. asphalt, concrete, packed earth, tile or brick floor.

A fall onto a hard surface can result in serious injury or death to the user.

The following is a list of recommended ground covers from the Consumer Product Safety Commission:

SUGGESTED MATERIAL UNCOMPRESSED DEPTH

Double Shredded Bark Mulch 9”

Uniform Wood Chips 12”

Fine Gravel 12”

Fine Sand 12

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook recommends to install and

maintain the playground equipment over at least 9 inches of wood chips, mulch or shredded rubber (for equipment up

to 8 feet high) or sand or pea gravel (for equipment no more than 5 feet high) as shock absorbing material. Dirt and

grass, which are the most prevalent surfaces under home playground equipment, do not adequately protect children

from serious head injuries. Install protective surfacing at least six feet in all directions from play equipment. For swings,

the surface should extend, in back and front, twice the height of the suspending bar. You should consult a local contractor

about ways to secure the product in your location. Do not install your play set over hard surface, e.g. asphalt, concrete,

packed earth, tile or brick floor. Please refer to the CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION’S OUTDOOR

HOME PLAYGROUND SAFETY HANDBOOK for detailed guidelines to prevent injuries from falls and other hazards on

public and home playgrounds.

WARNINGS ON ANCHORING

It is highly recommended the product be anchored into the ground to prevent movement and to make the swing set

more stable during use.

Some consumers want an anchoring system that allows the product to be moved to different locations. Other

consumers want to keep their swing set in a permanent location.

There are different types and different methods of anchoring this product. Sportspower does not make a specific

anchoring recommendation as each consumers need and conditions can vary.

It is highly recommended that you seek the opinion from a local licensed contractor on the best way to secure the

swing set in your location. The best way to anchor a product is to create a concrete footing and use that as a base for

an anchor. Whatever method you prefer for your location, an anchoring system for this product should be used at all

times.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

 DO NOT use this equipment if the swing seat, slide or any parts are wet. Use the play set only when the parts are

clean and dry. If the equipment is wet, the user could slip and suffer injuries.

 Please be aware of weather conditions when using the equipment. If it is too windy, users could lose control and

suffer injuries. The playground equipment must be properly anchored, stored away or restricted from use during

inclement weather such as heavy winds or severe weather storms. You should consult a local contractor about

ways to anchor the product in your location.

PLAY SUPERVISION

 DO NOT allow more than one child to play on the individual swing or slide component at any one time.

 DO NOT allow children to stand on any of the seats or rides.

 DO NOT allow children to walk too close to moving parts. ALWAYS keep a safe distance to avoid being struck by

other children while playing on swings, slides, etc.

 DO NOT allow children to twist the swing chains or ropes, or loop them over the top support bar as this may reduce

the strength of the chain or rope.

 DO NOT swing empty seats as this may cause injuries.

 ALWAYS guide children to sit in the center of swinging parts, with their full weight placed in the seat center and

holding on to the swing chains.

 DO NOT allow children to jump off the equipment while it is in motion. ALWAYS come to a full stop before

dismounting.

 ALWAYS dress children appropriately for proper play, e.g. wear well-fitted rubber sole shoes, and remove loose or

sharp items such as jewelry, hair accessories, scarves which may become entangled in the equipment or cause

injuries.

 ALWAYS make sure children remove their bike or other sports helmets before playing on the playground.

 DO NOT allow children to slide down head first.

 DO NOT allow children to climb onto swing or jump to/from different play areas of the equipment.

 ALWAYS return safely to the ground before approaching another play area.

 DO NOT allow children to climb on structural parts (e.g. legs, top bar). These are structural components and are

not designed for play.

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 ALWAYS check the slide or other parts exposed to the body for extreme heat from the sun before allowing children

to use the equipment.

 ALWAYS prevent access and secure from any unauthorized use when there is no adult supervision.

 DO NOT allow pets or other animals near the equipment to prevent damage or injuries.

INSPECTION PRIOR TO EACH USE OR DAILY INSPECTION

 DO NOT use the equipment if any bolts or nuts are missing or loose. ALWAYS check to ensure the equipment

and all parts are well secured and stable before each use.

 ALWAYS clear the play area of any rocks, sharp objects, or any materials that could be potentially hazardous to

users.

 DO NOT attach items to the equipment that are not specifically designed for use with the equipment, including, but

not limited to, jump ropes, clothesline, pet leashes, cables and chains as they may cause choke hazards.

 The steel and plastic parts used in your product are subject to normal wear. Gradual deterioration of the material

will occur, the speed of which will depend on the level of exposure to UV rays, airborne pollution, outdoor weather

conditions such as rain and wind and the amount of use. You must inspect the equipment prior to every use.

This includes, but is not limited to inspecting the set for cracks, excess wear, missing parts, loose connections, and

for overall integrity. When the set shows any signs of weakness, you must stop using the play set immediately,

properly store the set or restrict access by users until the condition is resolved.

 Verify that the suspended climbing ropes, chain or cable are secured at both ends and tightened, so that there

is no loose ropes, chain or cable hanging that can result in choking hazard.

When conducting inspections, it is recommended that you use the Suggested General Maintenance

Checklist and Routine Inspection and Maintenance Issues checklists provided by the US Consumer

Product Safety Commission, a copy of which is contained in this user manual.

CARE & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

 Inspect all nuts and bolts twice monthly during the usage season for tightness and tighten as required. It is

particularly important that this procedure is followed at the beginning of each season.

 Oil all metallic moving parts monthly during the usage period.

 Sand rusted areas on metal tubing and repaint using a nonlead-based paint meeting the requirements of Title 16

CFR Part 1303.

 Check swing seats, ropes, cables and chains monthly during usage season for deterioration. Replacements

should be made in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

 Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges twice monthly during usage season to be certain that they are

in place and replace when necessary. It is especially important to do this at the beginning of each new

season

 Do not use when the temperature drops below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C); remove and store the plastic swing

seats and slides indoors.

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IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION SHEET

The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates there are about 200,000 playground related injuries

involving children each year. Injuries involving this hazard pattern tend to be among the most serious of all

playground injuries and have the potential to be fatal, particularly when the injury is to the head. The surface

under and around playground equipment can be a major factor in determining the injury-causing potential of

a fall. It is self evident that a fall onto a shock absorbing surface is less likely to cause a serious injury than a

fall onto a hard surface. Playground equipment should never be placed on hard surfaces such as concrete or

asphalt and while grass may appear to be acceptable it may quickly turn to hard packed earth in areas of

high traffic. Shredded bark, mulch, wood chips, fine sand or fine gravel are considered to be acceptable shock

absorbing surface when installed and maintained at sufficient depth under and around playground equipment.

Table below lists the maximum height from which a child would not be expected to sustain a life-threatening

head injury in a fall onto four different loose-fill surfacing materials if they are installed and maintained at

depths of 6” (15.25CM), 9” (22.9CM), and 12” (30.5CM).

However, it should be recognized that all injuries due to falls cannot be prevented no matter what surfacing

material is used.

We recommend that a shock absorbing material should extend a minimum of 6ft in all directions from the

perimeter of stationary equipment such as climbers and slides. However, because children may deliberately

jump from a moving swing, the shock absorbing material should extend in the front and rear of a swing a

minimum distance of 2 times the height of the pivot point measured from a point directly beneath the pivot on

the supporting structure.

This information is intended to assist in comparing the relative shock-absorbing properties of various materials.

No particular material is recommended over another. However, each material is only effective when Properly

maintained. Materials should be checked periodically and replenished to maintain correct depth as

determined necessary for your equipment. The choice of a material depends on the type and height of the

playground equipment, the availability of the material in your area and its cost.

Note: The maximum fall height for this product is 6 feet. The minimum ground Clearance between the bottom

of the suspended plays and the playing or ground service must be 8 inches.

This information has been extracted from the CPSC publication on" Playground Safety". You can obtain more information by

sending a postcard to the: Office of public Affairs，U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission，Washington，D.C.20207

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ANCHORING

(NOTE: ANCHORS NOT INCLUDED - MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY)

There are different ways of anchoring the equipment, depending on the type of ground on which the

equipment is to be installed. Make sure that all anchors are below ground level to prevent tripping.

You should consult your local licensed contractor to decide the most appropriate way to anchor the

equipment in your location.

The following anchoring options may be considered:

Corkscrew Anchoring (Anchors not included)

 If your soil is hard (clay, etc.), the corkscrew method may be suitable.

 Be sure that the swing set is located on level ground.

 Twist the corkscrew anchor into the ground until only the end with the hook is above the ground

and next to the leg.

 Insert the hook into the bottom opening of the leg. Ensure that the hook is secured onto the leg

opening.

Concrete Anchoring (Materials not included)

 If the swing set is set up on grounds with sandy soil (soft) condition, it must be anchored with

concrete footing

 Be sure that the swing set is assembled and placed on level ground

 Dig holes around swing leg tube, as shown in drawing in the next page. As you dig deeper,

enlarge the diameter of the hole to fix the cement

 Place 2 inches of brick or gravel underneath the leg, as shown in drawing in the next page

 Use about 45 lbs. of concrete per leg

 Cover the concrete with dirt and protective surface material

 Allow 6-7 days for the concrete to dry properly.

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The above information is provided for reference only and is not necessarily the best way to

anchor for your particular location. You should consult your local licensed contractor to

decide the most appropriate way to anchor the equipment in your location.

Note: The maximum fall height for this product is 6 feet. The minimum ground

clearance between the bottom of the suspended plays and the playing or

ground surface must be 8 inches.

You must maintain a minimum of 8 inches of ground clearance.

WARNING

Please properly anchor the swing set to minimize the risk of injury or death.

If the swing set is used without proper anchoring, it may be dangerous and may

tilt over.

FRAME LEG

CONCRETE

BRICK OR GRAVEL BED

2”

12

-

5/8”

5

”

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH PLAY SEASON:

 Tighten all hardware.

 Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer’s instructions.

 Check all protective coverings on bolts, pipes, edges, and corners. Replace if they are loose,

cracked, or missing.

 Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, cables and chains for wear, rust or other

deterioration. Replace as needed.

 Check metal parts for rust. If found, sand and repaint using a non-lead paint meeting the

requirements of 16 CFR 1303.

 Reinstall any plastic parts, such as swing seats or any other items that were removed for the cold

season.

 Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to

maintain appropriate depth. Replace as needed.

TWICE A MONTH DURING PLAY SEASON:

 Tighten all hardware.

 Check all protective coverings on bolts, pipes, edges and corners. Replace if they are loose,

cracked or missing.

 Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to

maintain appropriate depth. Replace as needed.

ONCE A MONTH DURING PLAY SEASON:

 Lubricate all metallic moving parts per manufacturer’s instructions.

 Check all moving parts including swing seats, ropes, cables and chains for wear, rust or other

deterioration. Replace as needed.

 Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to

maintain appropriate depth. Replace as needed.

AT THE END OF EACH PLAY SEASON:

 At the end of each play season or when the temperature drops below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C).

 Remove plastic swing seats and other items as specified by the manufacturer and take indoors or

do not use.

 Rake and check depth of loose fill protective surfacing materials to prevent compaction and to

maintain appropriate depth. Replace as needed.

As a general rule, maintenance should be performed at any time it is deemed necessary.

DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

 Please use care when disassembling the equipment, when it is no longer in operational condition.

Wear heavy duty working gloves to avoid injuries.

 Fully disassemble the entire swing and slide sets before disposal. Do not leave partially

disassembled parts in areas accessible by children.

 Should you wish to recycle the steel tubing, please take the frame to your local recycling center.

 All plastic parts can be recycled, take it to your local recycling center. Do not let children play with

any disassembled parts meant for disposal, such as chains, slide, tubing, bolts, nuts, screws, etc.

 All rusted parts, bolts must be properly disposed of in trash bin. Do not reuse.

Owners shall be responsible for maintaining the legibility of the warning labels.

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TOOLS NEEDED

Please prepare the following tools prior to assembling this equipment.

Hammer

(May be needed for installing anchor)

(Not included)

screwdriver (included)

5# Allen wrench (Included)

Wrench (included)

6# Allen wrench (Included)

4# Allen wrench (Included)

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Hardware parts List

Part No.

Picture

Description

Quantity

1 45

2 217

3 112

15 60

23 8

31 30

34 13

35 68

52 12

54 86

55 44

59 24

62 20

70 4

72 2

76 8

89 25

95 28

96 14

97 6

98 6

99 2

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Steel parts List

4

1

5

1

11 2

13 6

22 4

24

2

25 2

27

2

28 3

29 2

30 2

36 4

41R 2

41L 2

53 4

56 1

58 2

4 1R

4 1L

11

71 4

79 1

85 2

86

1

87 2

90 2

93 1

100 1

A 1

B 1

C 1

D 1

E 1

F 1

G 1

H 1

I 1

J 1

K 1

L 1

M 1

N 1

O 1

A

B

C

D

O

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

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Wooden parts List

16 20

18

1

19 20

20

2

44

2

49

1

50

4

66

2

67

7

P 1

Q

1

R 1

S 1

T 1

U 1

V

1

W

1

X 1

Y 1

Z 1

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

13

73

1

74

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Plastic parts List

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

 Place the playground equipment on level ground and not less than 6ft

(1.8m) from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage,

house, overhanging branches, laundry line, or electrical wires.

 Do not install the playground equipment over concrete, asphalt,

packed earth, or any other hard surface; a fall onto a hard surface can

result in serious injury or death to the equipment user.

TIGHTENING NUTS & BOLTS

 For ease of installation, do not over-tighten the nuts and bolts when

you are first putting the equipment together. This will allow for some

possible adjustments during installation.

 Once you have finished assembling each component of the play set,

make sure to go back over each step and properly tighten all nuts, bolts

and plastic caps. Check the entire unit to ensure all parts are properly

assembled before allowing children to use the playground equipment.

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3

43

5

77 8

83 4

88 2

94 1

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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

Parts# Qty Hardware# Qty

36 2 pcs 35 8 pcs

C 1 pc 97 2 pcs

E 1 pc 2 16 pcs

71 2 pcs 3 8 pcs

D 1 pc 95 4 pcs

43 2 pcs 96 2 pcs

 Attach part 43 to part C and D.

 Connect part E to part C and part D, using 35, 2 (x2) and 3 (4 sets).

 Connect part C to part 36 using 35, 2 (x2) and 3 (2 sets).

 Connect part D to part 36 using 35, 2 (x2) and 3 (2 sets).

 Connect part 71 to part 36 using 97, 95 (x2) and 96 (2 sets).

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STEP 2

Parts# Qty Hardware# Qty

36 2 pcs 35 12 pcs

A 1 pc 97 2 pcs

H 1 pc 2 24 pcs

B 1 pc 3 12 pcs

71 2 pcs 95 4 pcs

G 1 pc 96 2 pcs

43 2 pcs

 Attach part 43 to part A and B.

 Connect part G to part A and part B using 35, 2 (x2) and 3 (4 sets).

 Connect part H to part A and part B using 35, 2 (x2) and 3 (4 sets).

 Connect part A to part 36 using 35, 2 (x2) and 3 (2 sets).

 Connect part B to part 36 using 35, 2 (x2) and 3 (2 sets).

 Connect part 71 to part 36 using 97, 95 (x2) and 96 (2 sets).

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STEP 3

Parts# Qty Hardware# Qty

I 1 pc 35 8 pcs

J 1 pc 2 16 pcs

K 1 pc 3 8 pcs

M 1 pc

F 1 pc 34 4 pcs

L 1 pc 35 4 pcs

 Attach part I and part M to part B using 35, 2 (x2) and 3 (2 sets).

 Attach part M and part K to part D using 35, 2 (x2) and 3 (2 sets).

 Attach part J and part K to part C using 35, 2 (x2) and 3 (2 sets).

 Attach part J and part I to part A using 35, 2 (x2) and 3 (2 sets).

 Connect part F to part A and C using 35, 2 (x2) and 3 (4 sets).

 Connect part L to part J and M using 34, 89 (x2) and 3 (4 sets).

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STEP 4

Parts# Qty Hardware# Qty

27 2 pcs 1,2,62 6 sets

28 3 pcs

 Connect part 28 to part 27 using 1, 62 and 2 (6 sets) as shown below.

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